Cosmetology Schools in Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH has 4 schools with cosmetology programs in this directory: 0 public and 4 private. Together they graduated 165 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $17,677 to $26,550, with a median of $22,989 across the 5 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $24,845 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus, Aveda Institute-Columbus and Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences.

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Schools with this program
165
Graduates last year
$22,989
Median program tuition
$24,845
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 cosmetology schools in Columbus, OH

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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus

Columbus, OH

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Program tuition
$17,677
Length
11 months
Graduates last year
74
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,014
Type
Private for-profit

Aveda Institute-Columbus

Columbus, OH

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Certificate
Program tuition
$22,989
Length
13 months
Graduates last year
73
Median earnings, 1 yr
$25,383
Type
Private for-profit

The Spa School

Columbus, OH

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Program tuition
$26,550
Length
16 months
Graduates last year
9
Median earnings, 1 yr
$24,675
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Columbus

Common questions

How much does cosmetology training cost in Columbus, OH?

The median published tuition is $22,989 (range $17,677 to $26,550, 5 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus ($17,677), Aveda Institute-Columbus ($22,989) and The Spa School ($26,550). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does cosmetology school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 13 months to finish (11 to 16 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do cosmetology graduates earn?

Across 6 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $24,845 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.